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Family Empowerment Worker
- Prince George, BC, Canada
The target hiring range for this position is $26.4408 to $34.2415 per hour.
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- The target hiring range for this position is $26.4408 to $34.2415 per hour.
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Family Empowerment Worker
Carrier Sekani Family Services · Prince George, BC, Canada
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Discover what it means to Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services
About Us
Welcome to Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS). We are an Indigenous-led organization providing health, legal and social services, and the impact of our work reaches far beyond the office. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 600 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Every day, our teams partner with Indigenous families and communities to support healing, wellness, and self-determination, grounding our programs in culture, respect, and relationship. If you’re looking for work that is meaningful, community-driven, and rooted in culturally safe practice, you’ll find your place here.
The Opportunity
Position Title: Family Empowerment Worker
Location: Prince George
Employment Type: Casual
Posting Closes: October 8, 2026
What You’ll Do
As our Family Empowerment Worker, you will be responsible for providing supervised visitation for children-in-care with family members. The incumbent will provide transportation to and from visits for children and teach life skills to parents and other family members who access the Family Empowerment Program.
- Teaches life skills to the parents and other family members who access services from the Family Empowerment program. These include; behavior modification methods, role modeling, open discussions, and role-playing.
- Schedule all access visits between children and their families with foster families and biological families as directed by the Family Support Supervisor.
- Maintain complete, accurate and concise reports of supervised access: Reporting details observed with respect to the family dynamics.
What You Will Bring to The Role
- Social Services Diploma/Certificate preferred; or
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in a related area of practice
- Two years’ experience in a related area of practice
At CSFS, we know that knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, and we welcome applicants whose backgrounds may not match every qualification listed. A resume doesn’t tell the whole story, if you feel you can succeed in this role, even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
To view the full job description, visit www.practicedifferently.ca
Where You’ll Work
Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/.
Why Join CSFS
Working at CSFS means being part of an organization where culture is at the centre of everything we do. You’ll be supported to do your best work through collaboration, learning, and a shared commitment to respectful, culturally safe service. Most of all, you’ll know your work matters, because it contributes to stronger families, healthier communities, and a future shaped by Indigenous self-determination. In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent total rewards package, including unique, generous, flexible time off options that promote work-life-family balance, a Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after the eligibility period), and extended health and dental benefits. We also invest in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.
Compensation
The target hiring range for this position is $26.4408 to $34.2415 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity
How to Apply
Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system. CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment@csfs.org and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.
What Happens Next
If you are shortlisted for an interview, a member of our recruitment team will contact you via phone or by email. To learn more about our recruitment processes, visit the FAQ section of our Careers Page at www.practicedifferently.ca
Indigenous Applicants
In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@csfs.org and our Indigenous Talent and Engagement Lead would be happy to support you through the recruitment process.
Stay in Touch
We’re excited that you’re interested in learning more about and supporting the work we do at CSFS. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram to learn more about what CSFS team members are doing to support our member Nations.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Family Empowerment Worker provides supervised visitation for children-in-care and facilitates transportation for family members. They also teach life skills, including behavior modification and role-playing, while maintaining accurate reports on family dynamics.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Social Services Diploma or Certificate, or a Grade 12 diploma combined with at least two to three years of relevant experience. The role requires a commitment to culturally safe practices and the ability to support Indigenous families.
Skills
- Supervised visitation
- Life skills coaching
- Behavior modification
- Role modeling
- Case reporting
- Family dynamics observation
- Transportation
- Scheduling
- Culturally safe practice
- Social services
Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Extended health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Flexible time off
- Professional development opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Social Services
- Family Empowerment
- Indigenous-led
- Child welfare
- Case management
- Behavior modification
- Role modeling
- Supervised access
- Community-driven
- Culturally safe practice
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Prince George
- Family support